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Government announces £2.5bn funding package to boost UK EV production

The Government has announced a £2.5 billion spending package for the UK automotive industry to boost zero-emission vehicle production over the next decade.

manufacturing 14 Jul

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TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

The Government has published a report that outlines the enablers and barriers to electric van adoption.

electric and hybrid vehicles 2 Jan

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Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Regulations related to annual vehicle testing, drivers’ hours and tachographs and speed limiter devices for electric vans are set to be defined.

electric and hybrid vehicles 24 Dec

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Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Government priorities on roads and decarbonisation and their impact on fleets will become clearer next year, says transport consultant Stephen Joseph

Sustainable Mobility Week 13 Nov

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Call for fleet decarbonisation milestones (video) | Day 3

How the the Government could better help fleets decarbonise, from the Association of Fleet Professionals

Sustainable Mobility Week 13 Nov

Waitrose truck refuelling at CNG fuel pump

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Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

The Zemo Partnership has published a new report that sets out seven key principles to inform policy on delivering net zero transport.

Zemo Partnership 3 Sept

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New Automotive report strengthens call for ZEV Mandate introduction

The Government is facing new calls to introduce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate in order to reach its 2030 ambition to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans.

Government 2 Feb

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ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

An independent review of the Government’s Net Zero Strategy has suggested that the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is introduced by 2024.

emissions 16 Jan

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Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed Transport Secretary by the new Prime Minister Liz Truss, replacing Grant Shapps.

Government 7 Sept

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UK fuel tax cuts among lowest in Europe

The UK is one of the European countries that has done the least to support drivers with rising fuel, according to new RAC Europe data analysis.

fuel and fuel cards 1 Aug

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Workplace parking levy powers granted in Scotland

Local authorities in Scotland can now implement workplace parking levy schemes.

parking 4 Jul

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Updated: Vehicle theft figures more than double recent estimates

The Home Office has confirmed there were 101,198 reported vehicle thefts in 2021, more than twice the figure published by the DVLA in February.

vehicle theft 16 Jun

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Vnuk insurance rules for vehicles on private land scrapped in UK

The Government is removing an EU insurance rule that requires vehicles used on private land to be insured.

26 Apr

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Government launches consultation on zero emission vehicle mandate

The Government has launched a consultation to seek additional views on the design of the UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate for cars and vans.

Government 7 Apr

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Government to deliver 300,000 chargers by 2030 in new EV infrastructure strategy

The Government will spend £1.6 billion to build a network of 300,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 25 Mar

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Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is being urged to adopt EU vehicle safety measures that are due to come into effect in July.

2 Feb

Trudy Harrison MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Transport (DfT)

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Trudy Harrison MP appointed to ministerial position at the DfT

Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland, has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Transport (DfT) as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

Department for Transport 17 Sept

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CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Fleet operators have two weeks to respond to the Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK.

emissions 8 Sept

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Government launches £20m EV innovation fund

The Government has announced £20m of funding for the development of new technology that will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

electric and hybrid vehicles 10 Mar

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UK businesses relying on UK government to capitalise on EV developments

Paul Holland, managing director for UK Fuel at Fleetcor, feels that the UK government should capitalise on EV developments and help fleets make the switch.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 Dec

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Government announces £2.5bn funding package to boost UK EV production

TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Call for fleet decarbonisation milestones (video) | Day 3

Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

New Automotive report strengthens call for ZEV Mandate introduction

ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary

UK fuel tax cuts among lowest in Europe

Workplace parking levy powers granted in Scotland

Updated: Vehicle theft figures more than double recent estimates

Vnuk insurance rules for vehicles on private land scrapped in UK

Government launches consultation on zero emission vehicle mandate

Government to deliver 300,000 chargers by 2030 in new EV infrastructure strategy

Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Trudy Harrison MP appointed to ministerial position at the DfT

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Government launches £20m EV innovation fund

UK businesses relying on UK government to capitalise on EV developments

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Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

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Government announces £2.5bn funding package to boost UK EV production

TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Opinion: Government policy on mobility and decarbonisation | Day 3

Call for fleet decarbonisation milestones (video) | Day 3

Zemo Partnership urges Government to “act swiftly” to deliver net zero

New Automotive report strengthens call for ZEV Mandate introduction

ZEV mandate needs swift introduction, Net Zero Review suggests

Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary

UK fuel tax cuts among lowest in Europe

Workplace parking levy powers granted in Scotland

Updated: Vehicle theft figures more than double recent estimates

Vnuk insurance rules for vehicles on private land scrapped in UK

Government launches consultation on zero emission vehicle mandate

Government to deliver 300,000 chargers by 2030 in new EV infrastructure strategy

Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Trudy Harrison MP appointed to ministerial position at the DfT

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation closes in two weeks

Government launches £20m EV innovation fund

UK businesses relying on UK government to capitalise on EV developments

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Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

Legislation to reduce impact of new emissions test on company car tax

More Chinese carmakers cut EV prices in response to electric car grant

Fleet deals: Latest from Greene King, Tesco Insurance, M&Y Construction, Yusen Logistics, and L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage

Hydrogen decision a "major blow" to adoption in the UK

Fears electric car grant ‘confusion’ could delay EV registrations

EV ownership and environmental

Draft legislation published to end employee car ownership schemes

Ayvens appoints new CEO